The Easter bunny is on his way and for most of you, that means so are your Easter traditions. Egg hunts, egg decorations, craft, family gatherings and holidays are usually amongst those. To help ensure you get through the holidays without any mishaps here are a few egg safety tips.
Pets
Bunnies, ducklings and chicks may seem like a good idea for a pet around Easter. As adorable and cuddly as they may be, buying a pet for a present isn’t a good idea. After such occasions as Christmas and Easter, shelters are overwhelmed by pets no-one wants. Children in particular are also bad culprits for injuring animals by handling them incorrectly. Salmonella and other illnesses can also be carried by these kinds of pets. It is a good idea to wash your hands after handling and not to kiss them. Symptoms of salmonella include fever, nausea and diarrhea. When you decide to get a pet it really pays off to do your research and ensure the whole family is on board.
Egg Colouring
Eggs can be a risky food to be handling as they support rapid growth of disease because they are categorised in the same group as milk, fish, poultry and meat. The two-hour rule is a good one to go by. Never cook or eat any eggs that have been left out of the fridge for longer than 2 hours. Never eat any boiled eggs that have been outside the fridge for hours or days as decorations. Always make sure you wash any hand, utensils and surfaces that have come into contact with raw eggs just to be on the safe side.
Egg Hunting
Egg hiding and hunting are the most exciting parts of the day. A few placed to avoid hiding eggs in the intrest of safety are near glass, elictrical outlets, above eye level and around light sockets. Keeping a map is usually a good idea to ensure you find them all.
WDIS.WA hopes you all have a safe and relaxing Easter break.
